The Kansas City Royals improved to 75-73 with their 3-2 win on Saturday night. With the Cleveland Indians out of reach due to their 11 game lead with 14 to play, KC’s only hope for the post season is a wild card. Kansas City trails the Orioles and Blue Jays by 6 games for an AL wild card.
Jason Vargas returned to make the start Saturday after last pitching for KC on July 21, 2015. Vargas lasted 3.0 innings, allowing 2 hits, 1 walk, and 1 earned run with 1 strikeout. Overall, he threw 51 pitches and enjoyed a successful return from Tommy John surgery.